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elevenses
(i lev′ən ziz)
plural noun
Brit., Informal tea, a light snack, etc. served in the late morning
Origin: pl. of elevens, luncheon, pl. of eleven: orig. an eleven-o'clock meal
See elevenses in American Heritage Dictionary 4
plural noun
Chiefly British
Tea or coffee taken at midmorning and often accompanied by a snack.
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